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9 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION
9.1 Siting
The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead.
Alternately, it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface, such as a
cabin roof. No other orientations are recommended.
If you have a float-free EPIRB it is critical that you choose a position
where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs, rigging,
antennas etc, should the vessel ever sink. An expanse of flat surface is
required to allow the enclosure lid to eject. Use the list below to choose
a suitable mounting position:
• Mount on the outside of the vessel's structure, as high as
possible.
• Mount close to the vessel's navigation position.
• Consider ease of access in an emergency.
AVOID:
• Positions with insufficient space for lid ejection and
maintenance.
• Positions within 1 m (3') of any compass equipment.
• Mounting within 2 m (6') of any Radar antenna.
• Direct impact from waves
• Siting where damage is likely.
• Exhaust fumes, chemical and oil sources.
Fig. 9.1 – Enclosure Siting
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